Pfeiffer back with the Lilies: That's how important the new coach is for him!

Pfeiffer back with the Lilies: That's how important the new coach is for him!

What's happening at Darmstadt 98? The fans can be happy because Patric Pfeiffer is returning to the Lilies. The 25-year-old commented on his return and emphasized the crucial role of the new coach and the sports director in building the team. At a time when expectations are high, he believes that in Darmstadt he will find the support that will help him grow both as a person and as a footballer. This reports hessenschau.de.

As Pfeiffer explained, contact with the club had already been established in the winter, which was a good sign for him. The trainer, Florian Kohfeldt, had shown great interest in him and contacted him frequently. This gave Pfeiffer a feeling of security and togetherness that he had missed in recent times. He added that the coach has the crucial skills to develop players, which is a high priority for him.

Setbacks and will

The last two years have been anything but easy for Pfeiffer. Due to injuries, he was rarely used, both in Augsburg and during his loans to Bern and Magdeburg. He describes this as hard, but also instructive. Bad luck with injuries and decisions made by coaches have taught him that not everything in sport is in his own hands, but returning to Darmstadt means a new beginning for him, especially in preparation. He not only needed a coach who would help him on the pitch, but also someone who would be at his side as a human being, as he made clear: “I need a coach who will take care of me as a human being” - a meaning of the interpersonal relationship that is also often discussed in studies of the coach-player relationship ( talktics.de ).

Pfeiffer had some bad luck in the last few training sessions when he had to sit out briefly due to a blister on his foot. But don't worry, the injuries weren't serious. So he can get started soon. His time at FC Augsburg and the moves to Bern and Magdeburg showed him how important it is to have complete preparation with the team. There was therefore great time pressure for his transfer to Darmstadt. He remarked: “I wanted to be there early this time” – and that worked.

New opportunities in the old homeland

Patric Pfeiffer has continued to closely follow developments in Darmstadt since his departure. He already has contacts with fellow players who were his teammates at the time, such as Braydon Manu and Frank Ronstadt. This close connection to his old hometown will help him to integrate back into the team more quickly, because the professionalism in the club has improved - be it through improved catering or extended regeneration, says Pfeiffer.

With a clear, competitive attitude, his goal is to both get playing time and win. He sees himself as an experienced player who would like to help younger talents. This brings a breath of fresh air into the team and will promote team chemistry. But the key to success remains the relationship with the coach, which, according to Pfeiffer, is becoming increasingly important in the modern coaching landscape. One can only hope that everything goes according to plan and the lilies bloom!